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Article 1 — Enactment and Applicability

Santa Clara Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Santa Clara

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Chapter 18.02 – Purpose and Applicability of Zoning Code ----------------------------- 1-1 18.02.010 – Title ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1 18.02.020 – Purpose and Authority ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1 18.02.030 – Applicability of Zoning Code ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2 18.02.040 – Relationship to Prior Ordinances ---------------------------------------------------------- 1-3 18.02.050 – Relationship to General Plan --------------------------------------------------------------- 1-3 18.02.060 – Prior Rights and Violations ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-3 18.02.070 – Effect of Zoning Code Amendments on Projects in Progress ---------------------- 1-3 Chapter 18.04 – Interpretation of the Zoning Code Provisions ------------------------- 1-5 18.04.010 – Purpose ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-5 18.04.020 – Rules of Interpretation ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-5 18.04.030 – Procedures for Interpretation --------------------------------------------------------------- 1-7 18.04.040 – Uses Not Classified --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-7 18.04.050 – Measurement of Separation Requirements --------------------------------------------- 1-7 18.04.060 – Headings and Illustrations ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-8 Chapter 18.06 – Zoning Map and Zones -------------------------------------------------------- 1-9 18.06.010 – Purpose ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-9 18.06.020 – Establishment of Zones---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-9 18.06.030 – Zoning Map ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-11 18.06.040 – Rights-of-Way and Vacated Boundary Lines ------------------------------------------ 1-11 18.06.050 – Uncertainty of Boundaries ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1-11 18.06.060 – Classification of Annexed Lands --------------------------------------------------------- 1-12

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▸ Contents — Santa Clara Zoning Code
Santa Clara Zoning Code
  1. Article 1 — Enactment and Applicability
  2. Chapter 18.02 — Purpose and Applicability of Zoning Code
  3. Chapter 18.04 — Interpretation of the Zoning Code Provisions
  4. Chapter 18.06 — Zoning Map and Zones
  5. Chapter 18.10 — Residential Zones (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, UC,…
  6. Chapter 18.12 — Commercial Zones (C-C, C-N, C-R)
  7. Chapter 18.14 — Mixed Use Zones (MU-NC, MU-CC, MU-RC, MU-MD, M…
  8. Chapter 18.16 — Office and Industrial Zones (LO-RD, HO-RD, LI,…
  9. Chapter 18.18 — Special Purpose Zones (OS, PQP)
  10. Chapter 18.20 — Planned Development Zone (PD)
  11. Chapter 18.22 — Lawrence Station Area Plan Zoning District (LS…
  12. Chapter 18.24 — Two-Unit Dwelling Residential Development and …
  13. Chapter 18.26 — Downtown Form-Based Code
  14. Chapter 18.30 — Site Planning and General Development Standards
  15. Chapter 18.32 — Residential Accessory Structures
  16. Chapter 18.34 — Fences, Walls, Hedges, and Screens
  17. Chapter 18.36 — Landscaping Standards
  18. Chapter 18.38 — Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design Stan…
  19. Chapter 18.40 — Performance Standards
  20. Chapter 18.42 — Sign Standards
  21. Chapter 18.60 — Standards for Specific Land Uses
  22. Chapter 18.62 — Adult Business Uses
  23. Chapter 18.64 — Density Bonus and Affordable Housing
  24. Chapter 18.66 — Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
  25. Chapter 18.90 — General Nonconforming Provisions
  26. Chapter 18.92 — Nonconforming Structures
  27. Chapter 18.94 — Nonconforming Uses
  28. Chapter 18.96 — Nonconforming Parcels
  29. Chapter 18.98 — Other Specific Nonconforming Provisions
  30. Chapter 18.110 — General Provisions
  31. Chapter 18.112 — Application Processing Procedures
  32. Chapter 18.114 — Conditional and Minor Use Permits
  33. Chapter 18.116 — Off-Site Parking Permits
  34. Chapter 18.118 — Reasonable Accommodation
  35. Chapter 18.120 — Architectural Review
  36. Chapter 18.122 — Temporary Use Permits
  37. Chapter 18.124 — Variances and Minor Modifications
  38. Chapter 18.126 — Zoning Clearances
  39. Chapter 18.128 — Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Exten…
  40. Chapter 18.130 — Historic Preservation
  41. Title 18 — Zoning Code

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